KANSAS CITY, Mo. ---- Central Methodist men's basketball senior Brian Egejuru was named by the National Association of Basketball Coaches as an All-American for his efforts on the court this season. Egejuru is the first player in the history of the program to earn this honor, and led the No. 7 nationally ranked Eagles to its first postseason appearance in nearly 10 years, and an overall 27-6 record.
Egejuru was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Player of the Week on two separate occasions, and also earned Player of the Year. He finished as a First Team All-Conference performer, and led the team in scoring by averaging 20.6 points per game, while also becoming the program's second First Team NAIA All-American.
In his two years on campus, Egejuru finished with 983 points, and tallied 681 this season. The mark finishes just one-point shy of the program single season record, which is held by Aaron Brooks (1997-98). He is the second First Team NAIA All-American in program history with the first being Mitch Cochran (1950-51).
"Another fantastic honor for Brian. This is CMU's first NABC All-American. Brian did so many things to help our team to a 27-6 season, ranked top 10 most of the season and South Division Championship. He led us not only in scoring but assists and steals. Brian has worked very hard for these honors. He is by far the hardest working player on our team whether in the weight room or on the court, and has been very detailed and driven. I am very proud and pleased he is seeing these types of honors. He is an impressive young man," head coach Jeff Sherman stated on the recognition.
On the national level, he finished seventh in total scoring, 11 in points per game, 13 in total steals, 16 in steals per game (1.85), 17 in total assists, 24 in assists per game (4.091), 44 in total three-point field goals made (72) and 45 in free throw percentage (80.6%).
Egejuru led the Eagles to a 17-1 mark at home, and the first 20-win season since 2014-15. He finished his career with 225 assists and 90 steals.
